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SENATE 

To

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Subject ...... ...... .DEPARTMENT ....OFCHEMISTRY 

CHEMICAL EDUCATION 

H. N. EVANS, REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY 

From

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON GRADUATE STUDIES 

Date ............ NOVEMBER 

•

, .

70

This is to advise that the Senate Committee on Graduate 

Studies approved Paper GS. 98 - New Course Proposal, Department 

of Chemistry - at their meeting on November 19, 1970, and it is 

now being forwarded to Senate for approval. 

cc J. M. Webster 

I. B. Kelsey 

Note: The following minor change to the Calendar information was 

approved by the Executive Committee of the Senate Committee 

on Graduate Studies: "The ten units of course work in the 

Faculty of Education cannot be used for credit towards the 

Ph.D. degree in Chemistry if the student transfers into the 

Ph.D. program." 

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i'i'bers , Sonata Comwil:.t oo on Crndw to.

S tud i.co

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ye W

Cours c P ropos 1 Dcp or trcnt of

Chemistry - Paper

FEOm ?

H.M. Evans, Rcgistri' and-

Secrw

? Nry

1xoc'ut:i\'c Committee,

S000ILO

on Graduate Studies

W. November 1. 7 1970

This is to rirlvise tho

the

new course proposel in the Dcpnrl:rricnt of Chcmi s try

was approved by the Eoecit.i

e Committe e

t:tco of t:hn Senate Commi. t: toe on Graduate

Studies

their uooti.ntc on

Novombro 9, ] 970 and is now being forwarded to

Senate Commi

ttee

on Graduate Studies for their approval

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Dr. J. hchstei'

B. L .

on t

1)can ofCrnduate btad

Pi'oposa( On Cbc'ni.eai

Education :hich

has I) ecn cons d ced in d eta i ] by

the

Fe en I ty

of Science and :i s now

rec.oemicnd cd to the

can

Coma;

Itt cc (UI (b':duate.Stud

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NC1 t.c:r ?

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c1d,

[1)LJCA]'ION 

This 

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a..i ens referred 

from 

the Scptcmh Cr 21st 

meeting o:r v 

: ;c 

1

tv tO t

ho baculty Gr;iduate Stud es Comnii tt.cc. 

in the interini, si. 

-cr: 

for i.:hc proposal has aeon conveod 

from the Faculty o:( Iducat:i on, and loan Stitton s letter of 

Octoh:r 5 

s in ci nied ii the documoni at on as Paper Number 

29-1)(1)) . 

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lb tii ermo:e, the flepa.rtl;!nn t of Chomi try has rcwri t ton 

the proposal. (Paper 2 

0

-1)(a)) 

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This 

})fl)CT

has a I1Sl?Cl'ed many of 

the questions whcL \(re raised at the Facol ty level 

'

. The 

Department: has a] so i ndi.crted that it is el lii ng 

1:0

guarantee 

1.

i\ . 

Support for students entering into the program on a pro - 

fcrent:i a] basis for the period of the masters program. This 

is nccssarv 

students. a t]ij. s program can not receIve Support 

from the Nat i ona I 

Research

Counci I or from grants held by 

faculty members 

In discussions at the Graduate Studies Committee, it 

•

was

indicated that the original rfi onal e for tIlO proposal. is 

not fully consistent with the proposal in its present form. 

Dr. Sutton has undertaken to rewrite the rationale for the pro- 

gram. This will he recirculated to the Graduate Studies Committee, 

and if approved will

he presented to Faculty as a separate paper 

distributed at the meeting. 

B. L. Funt 

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( ? k

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i)ean ol' Science 

Subject .

Chrrii

cal fd a at :1. on Prep o 

From. :n

Sutton, Chairman,    

.

Departmental Graduate St'...ci. cc 

Co:mJ 

LCC

Date

October 

14, 197'O

Here is the formal proposal, to;ethcr with an up-to- 

date rare tori of the o:.....rytnai 

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..:er u:v Dr . B' Auric . 

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Both 

have been revised to take into account the sugections made 

at the Faculty Gradaste Studies Committee MeetinG of October 

1 3 th , 1 97 0 

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..d appre elate it if both documents are 

forwarded. to Faculty ,   

and Senate, 

toGether 

with tire spa cinien 

letter about the nrouossi from ColleGe el' the Pacific. 

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D. utt 

DS: fk 

cc. T. N. Bell 

D.G.S.C. Members 

Va

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lty of sni 

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Pro;c;u,i 

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Educati 

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Op ion 

to the ? 

idtotcr 

o v S 

ci

ence 

.ocrds 

1 ? in 

Chemistry 

Revised October 

Nth, 1970

Calendar Information 

899

M.Sc.

Thee I 

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A

tbc 1:; 

for the 0 . Sc 

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degree may he wr i_ttn 

on a tonic 

in

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e

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ft mr 

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Chii Ic try 

or Chemical Education. 

Students, 

elect in.5 to 

write a thesis in Chemical Education 

are required 

to

complete st 

i.sfo otor iJy 

10 hours of course 

work in the Faculty of 

Education in addi 

ti

on to 

the ?

ri I nionom ?

ehern I s try degree 

re qu irernen to 

Justification 

At present, and in the foreseeable future, the number of 

research opportunities aVcILI.ai:)1O 

to new chemistry M.Sc. and Ph. U. 

awardees is decreasing. The number of university positions for 

such research oriented persons is definitely smell. At the same 

time there is a growing need for properly trained chemistry 

teachers at the college and junior college level. Clearly then, 

the program in the Chemistry Department should reflect the s itus- 

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tion 

and re-orient the training offered by the present M.Sc. prog;'arn 

to allow qualified and interested students to receive a broader 

education. 

The Chemistry Department wishes to initiate such a process 

by allowing interested students to broaden their training by 

becoming especially proficient in the area of teaching chemistry. 

Proposal 

1.

The Department wishes to recognise a thesis relating 

to chemical education as acceptable for the M.Sc. 

degree in the Faculty of Science. 

2. A student opting, to write a thesis in chemical 

education will he required to satisfactorily complete 

10 hours of course work in the Faculty of Education 

in addition to the normal mininio:n chemistry require- 

ment of 12 hours. Appropr io te course work in chemistry 

and in education v.i.1l be determined by the supervisory 

committee in consultation with the student. 

The supervisory onomi tie-c of as oh student will consist 

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3,

scra..cr Si'flC±v 

eon end two committee members frorr; 

the Che:r is try ].)epc:!' ;:rent 

p 1cc one :'nirncLitee member from 

the Es colt. tv of IIdc cc! t ion, who noy be a. joint senior 

supervisor. 

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Proposal - 

contiiwcd 

.

The

ot ftcf rill be admitted into the Chemistry 

Dcgoatocrt md w. ILl othcro.ri me mmci al.:i. the:r equi_re- 

n].eoformmc i. Sc. 

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.r

fli

ml

til5

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5jT

of Science 

TeaohLnh d oS to:; 

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ii i:e c.cmcri od em t in the Chemistry 

5. Stud onto ,!ho trafi cr5 a the Pli. P. program in chemistry. 

or ubo cotci ibo Ph P. progran aft or completion of the 

• Sc. , viilnot; no:!iulILy obtain cred it for those educa- 

tion coors cs completed wIiS. st 

in tbc Li. Sc. program. 

Demand for the Pror;000S. 

1.

At least; 5 M.Sc. std onto registering first :i.n Fell 

1969

questi. oned the 

p000:Lhil

ity of doing such a modified 

N. Sc. proaram. Al]. would bare enrolled 1n such an 

option were it available at that time. This represents 

about 25 of the ncmr graduate enro].]inent of 1969. 

2. Meetings have been held with representatives of 

Capilano collce, U. C. I . T. -and other colleges, at 

which considerable support and offers of collahora- 

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tion were expressed. 

3.

Views were solicited from a number of universities 

and colleges in Canada and U.S.A. - most of which 

expressed interest in the proposal. Many universities 

in the U.S. offer such an option already; the accept- 

ability of graduates from such a course into the 

college teaching level appears to be excellent. 

Effect Upon Degree Sequirements 

The option prcosed can he 

p ut into operation immediately 

upon acceptance, as it is operable within the present regulations 

for the M.Sc. degree in the Faculty of Science. It is in no way 

a new program. 

Budgetary and Space Factors 

1. Faculty ? 

Present Chemistry faculty members are eligible 

to act as senior supervisors and on supervisory com- 

mittees of students selecting this option. No new 

• ? faculty ore roes trod 

2.

Equipment Simace 

deco 

Lred ? 

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None 

3.

Other Eudretary 1m 

p

h. i. cat ions ? 

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None 

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I\pproval

Faculty of Education Graduate St'idic; c.omrn.ittee (Memo from

Dean S Lratton attached )

U October 1070.

Fa,culty of Science Graduate Studies Committee:

DS: f

l)r. I'. Bell Acti.n c;irn an

From ?

S. T. Stratton,

Chcn s; try J.)e par to )(.fl I

Ar-

t;i ng Dean of Ed uc a ticus

the Faculty of Education Graduate hudics; Connnittce I wish

to subinit. the folhwing

Ol)5(r\'

t;ons refordQ1 your J)cpartmcnt's P01>fl

for an M. Sc. program in (. cnistry Education.

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The Co nitt:ee supports the concept that Were is a need to provide

programs; which ln..:ttcr prepare students; to function as Chemistry

teachers at tb. Regional College level.

proposal which has bccn

submi tied does not a ccc sear ii y

require

the do vel opment of a new

program. It was identified that present regulations

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not prohibit

students.; from taking Education courses as part of their degree

program or do they prohibit: the u Ii ii. za lion of naembc r s of the Faculty

of Education from servine on eupervisory cojnmitt:ecs of students

pursuing an M. Sc. degree.

Given the accuracy of the above statement, the Committee would like

W encourage the Clicmie try Department to permit the

USC

of faculty

and courses from the Faculty of Education and to implement their

program proposal in this manner.

The Committee further

in d i cated that there are a nUmI)C r of courses

presently offered by the Faculty of

Educa t i

which would be appropriate

Students who wish to broaden their understanding of Education and

that the Faculty will he proposing additional appropriate courses in the

near future.

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With the Chemistry Department, with respect to assisting then-1 in

developing some form of a supervised practical teaching experience

for the students in question.

I trust, that the comnacuts advanced by the Committee may assist you in

resolving the probl

ems

impoc cci in trying to imnpielnon t mod iii cc tions of

existing progra;ns . ?

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.A Pronir: el for a Cl ? 

La h:1

Educ at ion Ont ion 

to the Iaster of ic :Lo.ra o Froarom l.a 

Cnnm:Lstry 

Submitted to the Chomis t i:y 

iJ)5fLeflU

Grad 

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The Rationale 

When a person has been awarded a graduate degree in 

science, it is hoped that he has 

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increased his i.nte11ec:tual capacities through a 

rigorous program of mental gymnastics 

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demonstrated a complete and in-depth knowledge of his 

area 

of speciality 

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developed the scientific maturity and attitude to 

perform independent and scientifically competent 

basic research 

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demonstrated this maturity through the completion of 

an acceptable thesis. 

Indeed the particular field of interest (organic chemistry, 

ecology, nuclear physics) is incidental as long as these criteria 

are met and, if the field of study is acceptable. Clearly if a 

need arises or interest develops in areas presently not included 

in the Chemistry graduate program, the above criteria must be 

met before a degree 

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granted. But given the above, a new 

field would be added, e.["-. chemical phaics and biochemistry, 

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At present there is a real need for i.ersons trained in the area 

of chemical educati on at tlie graduate level, 

At present and in the foreseeable future the number of 

rescarcl-i oppertun:.i.trLe.; aV5.i.]., sJ.Lc to new chem:Lstry Ph. D0 s 

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decreasing. The numb or ci UnJ 

T

ersIi.ty roe itjons for such 

people is definitely aL a 

IILIfl.JflIU.Ffl .

Noting this trend, Dr. 

1

Rieclehoff:i.n a recent memo pointed out that 

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new Ph.D' s are 

being forced to take 

(

lobS for which they are poorly trained, 

such as teacb:Lng in Junior colleges . Clearly those persons 

trained to perform basic research, but lacking the research 

facilities to do so, will become quite frustrated and realize 

that they have been unfa:irly treated. Of greater importance 

the number of students attending junior colleges, colleges, 

and universities is inc:.:easin.g and thus there is a clear need 

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for more and better qualified teachers in higher education. 

Surely then these two conditions can he satisfied by intiating 

a graduate program in chemical education designed to produce 

people especially trained to teach chemistry, but satisfying 

the previously listed criteria. 

In informal discussions with various persons, it appears 

that junior colleges would look favourably on the hiring of 

such persons. Indeed there is a preference for such education- 

oriented graduates who could show a proficiency for teaching. 

The opportunities in this area are growing due to the increas- 

ing number of junior colleges. By preparing now to initiate 

such a program, this Department could start attracting a 

larger number of corn ct ant students. 

The question has been raised as to whether the Chemistry? 

Department has any persons competent to supervise such a program. 

1. Available upon request 

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Given the relative 

?

icco of this proram 

there 

would be low 

Depart nen is cons Id ered colcee lent ou L s i dc of the Education 

Dopartmen ? 

jin..'rcr, )1cre 

are

a o :Lgnif:Lcant number of faculty 

members here siifie Lent :i 

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at erected in the teaching program 

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who would he clearl 

y

capahi. 

of such .ccopons bility 

A case can 

made for ha 

y

ing ouch s Ludorits enroll in the 

M. Sc. (Education) i.u:agram in. the Faculty of Education. My 

reasons agaInst. this are: 

- A student seriously :i.nt crested in teaching chemistry 

must be knot].edgeabie in the whole field including 

recent develonmente 

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He will necessarily then spend 

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a major part of his time, in Chemistry including his 

research program. i-he will be basically a chemist, 

but trained to teach. The student will he financially 

supported by the Chemistry Department and will contri- 

bute to the evaluation of the undergraduate curriculum. 

- The student will maintain contact- with the Education 

Faculty through courses, seminars, and his supervisory 

committee. 

• Basically these students want to develop the techniques io 

become good teachers and the confidence to use the terminology 

of all specific areas of chemistry. This aim seems best served 

by having such students in the Chemistry program. 

This concludes the general comments on this subject and 

any posit l 

y

eouc-aest Ions or cericus crjT icisas would be as-rr 

Theprorm' 

The ideas pr(1teci hcrrclfl should be considered as merely 

a workinrr set of t 

:.

uideiines subj cc L to chanec: given vali d reesonc 

If

you are in 

favour cf 

I hi s program, 

then this could be cons :1 dc.red 

a

reasoneblo 

outline. 

The reasons for 

selecting the various 

requirements 

are also 

givri for your 

scrutiny. 

i)

A student 

entering 

this program 

must have an Honors B. Sc. 

degree in Cbemt.etry rith upper 2nd Class standing or its 

equivalent. 

Reasons. 

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The student has demonstrated a. proficiency in grasping the 

fundamentals of chemistry. 

- This program is not designed for the mediocre but rather 

those of clearly demonstrated intellectual ability. 

2) A student will have a Supervisory Committee composed of 

three members of the Chemistry Depart.ment 

.

(With one as 

Senior Supervisor)and one member of the Faculty of Education, 

who may be a joint Senior Supervisor 

) The course requirements for this program include courses 

from both the Chemistry Department and the Education 

Department .    

. The student is required to take a minimum of 

12 credit hours of graduate work or its equivalent in the 

Chemistry Department. The courses in the Chemistry Depart- 

ment will normally be arranged such that three of the courses 

will be in different areas with the student choosing the 

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fourth from any area. 

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The courserequirement 

1;

n

t

be icculty of Education will 

be a mu nimum cii 10 

cre(LLI 

hours . Actual courses taken in. 

chemistry and in cOres-ti on would be determined by the 

Supervisory Couud.tt cc in cons citation wi Lh the student, 

and reflect the needs end :Lntereete of the student 

'

. A

range of sustuble education courses have 

been 

indent if led 

through concuital: ion with the Faculty 

of Education, for 

example BSF 

828-5,

SF0

851-5,

0FF

411

0-5, 

PF

810-5,

PF

806-5;

this list is. intended to be iliustrat:Lve, not exclusive. 

4)

The student must achieve an overall G. P. A. of 

0

in his 

required co ci' s e wo rI 

only by producing high quality candidates will this program 

be

recognized 

as being of high 

caliber. 

The

students 

attend seminars in 

both the Chemistry Department 

and the Faculty of Education. 

6)

The program requires 14 semesters in residence at S.F.U. with 

at least 

2

semesters taken consecutively. A 2 year pro 

g

ram

is envisaged, which might t.ypicail 

r

take the form: 

Semester 1 (Fall) 

Semester 2 (Spring) 

Summer Semester 

Semester 

14

(Fail) 

1 Ed. course 

I Chem. course 

T. A. (15 hr.) 

1 Ed. course 

1 Chem. course 

T. A. (15 hr.) 

T. A. 

(15

hr.) 

Thes is 

2 Chem. courses 

T. A. (15 hr.) 

Thesis 

Semester 

(Sprino) 

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T.A. (4 hr.) 

Thesis 

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7) ? 

The student will, prepare a publishable 

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:hesi.s based on some 

research problem .i.n t be field of Chemical Education as 

specified and deemec. accej:)t sb.1. e 

iu.s ? 

Comin 

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LLee 

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typical thesis sul. 

:lnot ? 

or areas could 

include: 

Ci\I

C--'Iopmen 

l:

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of audio--visual 

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L.ecbniqucs 

in t caching chemistry. 

111

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development of a, sound chemistry program for non- 

scientists. 

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evaluation of tl.'ie chemistry freshman program in 

Canadian Universities 

v

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a report of the need for and training of Chemistry. 

B.Sc. ? 

students in Canada. 

8) ?

During his stay in the program, the student will be eligible 

for 4-15 hour T.A. ships and i-k hour T.A. ship in the 

Chemistry Department. 

in general a person trained (or training) in the field of 

chemical education has obviously better qualifications than 

those untrained to teach in our program. 

the T.A. will provide invaluable on-the-job experience for 

the graduate student and he should be evaluated for his 

performance. 

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. the student will be put into as many different. 

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courses as 

possible. 

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he will submit an evaluation report on the courses he was 

involved with to his Committee for evaluation. 

this feedback will be invalulable for the Chemistry Depart- 

ment to evaluate its 

own

program. 

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a research 

proI)icI.1

An chemical education is just as 

intellectually stimulating as one in basic research 

9)

Duri 

ng

the si udents Jest. semester the student will be 

supported frc1 funds allotted to the individual research 

supervisor upon application and review. Such funds could 

come from various sources including the President's fund 

or one of the ai:)pJ:oJn.telv 15 funds which grants funds 

specifically for education. It is recognised that N.R.C. 

operating grants cannot be used for this :purpose. In 

the event ,     

of financial difficulty the Department would 

consider making a further 15 hour T. A. ship available, 

10)

The Chairman of 

the Supervisory 

(.omm:i.ttce will he 

given 

some Departmental 

support 

(250) 

to support such 

graduate 

students 

- research of any type usually needs some support financially 

11)

Less research space is required for such students and 

indeed in most cases it will be only desk space. 